The Hershey Company (HSY)
| Market Cap | 34.22B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 11.20B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 2.22B |
| Shares Out | 202.41M |
| EPS (ttm) | 10.92 |
| PE Ratio | 15.31 |
| Forward PE | 27.31 |
| Dividend | $5.48 (3.28%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Volume | 294,788 |
| Open | 163.45 |
| Previous Close | 166.10 |
| Day's Range | 163.70 - 167.20 |
| 52-Week Range | 140.13 - 211.92 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 169.29 (+0.15%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
About HSY
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Hershey's revenue was $11.20 billion, an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous year's $11.16 billion. Earnings were $2.22 billion, an increase of 19.31%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 22 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $169.29, which is an increase of 0.15% from the latest price.
News
The Hershey Company Announces Pricing of $500,000,000 4.550% Notes Due 2028, $500,000,000 4.750% Notes Due 2030, $500,000,000 4.950% Notes Due 2032 and $500,000,000 5.100% Notes Due 2035
HERSHEY, Pa. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company ("Hershey" or the "Company") (NYSE: HSY) announced today the pricing of its offering of $500,000,000 of 4.550% notes due 2028, $500,000...
THE HERSHEY COMPANY ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF NOTES
HERSHEY, Pa. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company ("Hershey" or the "Company") (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it is offering to sell notes in a public offering (the "Notes Offering").
The Hershey Company (HSY) Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference (CAGNY) 2025 (Transcript)
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The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends
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Hershey Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results; Provides 2025 Outlook
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